2008 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 577about this part
- Share
- 38%of 1,521 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 577 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Honda Accord, 38% of the 1,521 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I apply my brakes I hear a grinding noise. It doesn't happen all of the time.. It is intermittent. I have taken it to the Honda dealership twice and both times they have told me they don't see or hear anything that might be wrong. They drive it for about a mile. Naturally, it usually happens on the weekend when the dealership service department is closed.”
NHTSA complaint #10723843, filed 2015-06, 45,000 miles“I am the original owner, my car has approx. 24000 miles, I having break problem that is developed approx. Good 5000 miles ago. When the break is applied the font end of the car starts vibrating and shaking, also can filled in the starring wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11088429, filed 2018-04, 18,800 miles“I have been having problems with the brakes since it was purchased in march 2011. The brakes pads were replaced on the front and back twice since I bought the car. The rotors were turned this year. The car would not stop and constantly made noises. A week ago, I was involved in a car accident because my brakes failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10555774, filed 2013-12, 138,000 miles“I own 2 Honda's an Accord and a pilot it is insane the visa modulator went bad on both them. A 1500+ part that also is associated with the ABS and emerg brake. I have 2 relative who also have this problem. The more research I do the more this seems to be a faulty part issue. How is everyone e having this issue? Very unhappy with the cost of this and being forced to utilize a dealership for this fix only. As Honda does not allow any other mechanic to fix or reset this code. 121-01. &. 121-21”
NHTSA complaint #11222594, filed 2019-06, 140,000 miles“My car is 2008 Honda Accord model and started making squeaking and grinding noise since sept.2010 it comes on and off as I was driving and getting worst everyday. It was so loud noise so I took it to hondawest here in las vegas,nv and they said my rear brakes were gone. So I had it fix and paid $249.12 yesterday oct.4 it only have 21,394 miles .”
NHTSA complaint #10359275, filed 2010-10, 21,394 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8% |
| 2024 | 11 | 7% |
| 2023 | 15 | 17% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6% |
| 2021 | 31 | 13% |
| 2020 | 58 | 16% |
| 2019 | 92 | 13% |
| 2018 | 260 | 14% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 122 | 12% |
| 2013 | 118 | 8% |
| 2012 | 39 | 10% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 131 | 23% |
| 2009 | 236 | 32% |
| 2008 | 577 | 38% |
| 2007 | 52 | 10% |
| 2006 | 53 | 12% |
| 2005 | 49 | 7% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 172 | 9% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 49 | 5% |
| 2000 | 53 | 4% |
| 1999 | 49 | 4% |
| 1998 | 51 | 4% |
| 1997 | 37 | 8% |
| 1996 | 81 | 17% |
| 1995 | 127 | 23% |
| 1994 | 68 | 18% |
| 1993 | 13 | 7% |
| 1992 | 18 | 9% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 10 | 5% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Accord
379 complaintsEngine
210 complaintsExterior lighting
113 complaintsElectrical system
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsEquipment
37 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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